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How It Works How It Works 201
Published 27th March In this issue of How It Works: Mega quakes - how we defend a city from this cataclysmic force of nature. Also: inside a Russian spy ship, how you can hunt for black holes, why we have tides, how reusable rockets land, AR fighter jet helmet displays explained, animal magnetism, what is quicksand?, plus much more
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